I am Bogart Handsome Devil, Airedale Terrier and dog-about-town. I'm growing up in front of the entire world here on my blog... sharing my world with crazy cats and my mama Lulu. The King of Terriers is in da house!

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Bestest Gift Ever

To everyone who contributed toward this, I simply cannot thank you enough. When it arrived I was puzzled - I wasn't expecting a package - and Bogart almost scared off the UPS man with his mighty bark. And then I opened it...

It is an incredible work - Ami, you are a GENIUS - and the first thing I did (after sitting on the floor with it and crying for about a half hour) was put it up on the wall directly across from our front door. So it is the very first thing I see whenever I come home. It is so very, very special and I love it very, very much. Klaus' hand is perfect, those are his fingers, and the sleeve is from one of his own jackets - he was a fashion designer in Austria and had his own shop in Vienna - that he made. And I am wearing Klaus' ring. And Bogart's expression is right on!

The other reason to hang it up right away is that our apartment currently looks like this (lets all play Spot the Airedale):

45 comments:

You are more than welcome! It is a beautiful piece of art. Ami is beyond talented. Sheis incredible at capturing a dog's personality.... and Bogie certainly has personality! He always makes me smile!!All our love,Hollie and janie

Oh, I love it! She captured Bogart so much so that I can almost smell his doggy breath! And to have that part of Klaus, that touch you miss, makes me sigh but happy that you can think of him and all those small parts of him locked in your memory...and wearing his ring is part of that.

You have a special group of friends, that will help buoy you up and I am glad they could do this for you and know what it would have meant to you.

wow! that's beyond beautiful. Ami is sooooo talented. we are honored to have been able to contribute in a small way to that wonderful work of art and we know that you will treasure it always. it is given to you with a tremendous amount of love.

We are so glad you liked the painting! It was top secret you know, and Ami is the greatest artist!!!It was painted with much love and all of us donated with love. God Bless you sweetieJamie & Sunny&Scooter

Well...we had to tape Lacie's mouth shut to keep her quiet bout the picture, but have now removed the tape...and she's been yappin' nonstop ever since...Stanny and me followed the progress as the paintin' moved 'cross the country...we are sooooooooo glad you like it...

Mumsie put it on our desktop and we dogs are in awe at how totally connected Bogie and Klaus look in it...Auntie Ami did a totally fabbers job; she's an amazing and very talented artist and we were so happy we could be a small part of it!

We hope it gives you a measure of comfort and grounding in your lives now that must feel so unsettled...

we were all sworn to secrecy...! ms. ami did a beautiful job catching bogart's handsome self. great place to hang it too! to greet you when you come home... best too you & the handsome devil & your new home soon to be "boxless" ;o)theBUSTER, Ms. Persephone & Ms. Bluecogra

Keeping this secret was hard for Hootie---he has a big mouth!(Not me---I can be airy secretive!) So glad you were cheered by the painting. That Ami is a fine artist. Very cool that you already found a special place for it.Smooches, BabyRocketDog & Hootie

It is so good we live so far away from you across the pond otherwise you would have heard us keep on barking, "Is it there yet, Is it there yet?" Then you may have guessed there was something going on.............We are delighted you loved the painting. It is a masterpiece from Ami and we are sure it will give you years and years of pleasure.

Hi LuluThe perfect gift - how very special. What a talented artist Ami is - the painting just seems to express how Klaus will always be a part of you and Bogart. Just because you cant see him doesnt mean he is not there, holding both of you safely.Enjoy your gift for years to come.All our love xxxxxx

prefect gift at a prefect time, is indeed important, l always cried when l read yr entry, just cannot hold back my tears, knowing so many caring people around u really touch my heart, take care someone in this part of the world love u too.

Oh Wow! Ami did a spectacular job, she is one truly talented lady. We are so glad it made you happy, it was an honour to contribute but the secret mission co-ordinators and Ami truly deserve the thanks, they did an excellent job of organising everything and keeping it all a big secret.

It is a very nice painting, and so much emotion captured in the presentation. I, for one, am very, very jealous. NO ONE has ever even offered to paint a picture of me! BUT, considering all you have been through the past month, I guess you deserve it! Glad you got something to brighten up your new home!

Your painting is amazing.Ami is so talented. I'm so pleased we were able to play a small part of your special suprise but even better, that it's bought you comfort. Hold on to that. We are in complete admiration for you and how well you are coping.Take care.

WE have been dying to see Ami's painting and it did not disappoint, it's is beautiful, what a talent. Remember that many many people contributed to having it done and also made a wonderful donation in Klaus's name - you should feel envelopped in love and know that you continue to deeply touch so many of us. The way you have brought together the dog world is truely phenomenal.I pray that the silence lessons and that with each passing day so does the pain of loss.We think of you every day.

Hi Guys!I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately but my Mum and my brother Scooby have been hogging the laptop fur his new business and blog http://lookinfurlovewithscooby.blogspot.com/ He is still looking fur pups to follow his blog (even if they are not single) to help spread the word about these pups Lookin' Fur Love. So now I am spending today stopping by ALL my friends blogs and saying Hi :) and catching up on all your news.Big licks to youSuzukixxx

I am sorry I have not left a comment in so long. I have been here, several times...I just don't know what to say and they say sometimes the best thing to say...is nothing at all.You are still in my heartDeetzy

Hey..... we found Bogart on the rug too!!!! He looks very tired.... he must be resting before the unpacking begins. Be sure to blog your new address LuLu... Blu said that she wanted to send you a card....She is the only Airedale of the tribe that can actually write... The rest of us have to wait on our hooman mommy to type for us. We just love the picture... it is just great. Keep us posted.... we love you.